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Bugs & Insects Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Bugs & Insects Books for Ages 8–11

Entomology at chapter book age can be as gripping as any adventure. These 1,408 books explore insect behavior, life cycles, and ecosystems with the depth that a genuinely interested child demands.

1,408 books

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Weta: A Knight in Shining Armour

Meet the weta, a wingless New Zealand cricket that looks like a knight in armor as it navigates its nocturnal world.

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Incy Wincy Spider

For the child finding their footing in a new social circle, this story of a spider at a school for magical creatures cel

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Usborne Spotter's Guides

Anthony Wootton

For the curious explorer who loves turning over rocks and logs. This guide reveals the fascinating world of creepy crawl

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Creepy Critters

Beetles

Rebecca Rissman

For the budding naturalist who loves exploring the garden, this introduction to beetles uses vibrant photos to explain h

Ages 4–8

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First Facts: Gross Me Out

Why Bed Bugs Bite and Other Gross Facts about Bugs

Jody Sullivan Rake

For the curious child who loves 'gross' things or is worried about creepy crawlies in their bed. This book uses facts to

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The Life and Times #3

The Life and Times of the Ant

Charles Micucci

Tiny ants are masters of engineering and teamwork; see how they build, communicate, and survive in their complex undergr

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Stephen Cosgrove

Latisha Lovebugg feels the sting of rejection from the grumpy City Clerk, prompting a story about finding heart in a tow

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Lee Bennett Hopkins

For the child who is fascinated by things that bite, sting, and creep, this anthology of mischievous poems explores the

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Questions Kids Have About... #1

Do All Bugs Have Wings?

For the curious child who loves to hunt for creepy crawlies in the backyard. This engaging guide helps young explorers t

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Wild Predators!

Deadly Spiders and Scorpions

For the child who is fascinated by creepy crawlies or wants to know exactly how venomous creatures hunt and hide in the

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What If There Were No Bees?: A Book about the Grassland Ecosystem

For the child who asks big questions about nature, this book explores the vital, interconnected role of bees and how the

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The Hamlet Chronicles #1

Seven Spiders Spinning

Gregory Maguire

Prehistoric spiders thawed from ice cause chaos in rural Vermont, forcing two rival elementary school clubs to finally w

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Answering Kids' Questions

How Do Spiders Walk on the Ceiling?

For curious kids who wonder how creepy crawlies defy gravity. This science guide explains the sticky physics and fascina

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Dealing with Fears and Phobias

Facing Your Fear of Bugs

For the child who freezes at the sight of a spider or screams when a beetle crawls by, this guide offers gentle strategi

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Insect Superpowers

For the child who loves superheroes and needs to see that real nature is even more incredible. Explore 18 insects with p

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Nature Storybooks

Spider Watching

Follow Helen as she learns to look closely at spiders, turning her initial uncertainty into a sense of wonder at these e

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Doctor Dolittle #7

Doctor Dolittle's Garden

Doctor Dolittle’s backyard is home to more than just local bugs—look closely and you might spot a giant moth visiting fr

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Just for a Day #2

Where Butterflies Grow

Feel what it is like to creep as a caterpillar and then emerge with bright new wings in this poetic look at the life of

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The Very Impatient Caterpillar #2

The Little Butterfly That Could

For the child feeling small and overwhelmed by a big challenge. This hilarious story helps kids face their 'what-ifs' an

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Silk & Venom: Searching for a Dangerous Spider

For the curious child who loves creepy-crawlies and wonders what scientists actually do all day. Follow a real arachnolo

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Project Mulberry

Julia and Patrick’s after-school silkworm project reveals deep lessons about friendship and patience, featuring unique d

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Usborne Search Books

The Big Bug Search

For the curious child who loves a challenge, this interactive hunt builds focus and discovery skills through vibrant, de

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Bugs, Beetles, and Butterflies

Harriet Ziefert

For the young explorer eager to identify the tiny creatures in the backyard, this rhyming guide builds reading confidenc

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Usborne Hotshots #22

Creepy Crawlies

For the curious explorer who loves to hunt for bugs in the garden. This gentle primer introduces spiders and insects thr

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